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Summary Starting the accounting cycleguide
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- - ACCT 212 (62080)
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- Devry University
Informative 8 step guide on starting the accounting cycle including word problems.
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Starting the Accounting CycleAn Overview of the Accounting Cycle Steps
1. Identifying and Analyzing Transactions
- Recognize transactions that affect the financial statements.
- Analyze each transaction to determine its impact on accounts.
2. Recording Transactions in the Journal
- Use a journal to record each transaction chronologically.
- Create journal entries using debits and credits based on the transaction analysis.
3. Posting Journal Entries to the Ledger
- Transfer the information from the journal to individual ledger accounts.
- Ensure each account's balance is updated with each entry.
4. Preparing an Unadjusted Trial Balance
- List all accounts and their balances to check if debits equal credits.
- The unadjusted trial balance is prepared before adjusting entries.
5. Making Adjusting Entries
- Adjust entries to account for accrued and deferred items at the period end.
- Examples include accrued expenses, prepaid expenses, and depreciation.
6. Preparing an Adjusted Trial Balance
- List all accounts after adjustments to ensure debits equal credits.
- This ensures the financial statements will be accurate.
7. Preparing Financial Statements
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